PhD Positions Available — Fall 2026 / Spring 2027
I will be joining the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) as a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor starting Fall 2026, and I am looking for self-motivated PhD students to join my research group, starting Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. The position provides full tuition coverage and a competitive monthly stipend.
Research Areas
- High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- Scientific Data Compression
- GPU Computing & Parallel Algorithms
- Large-scale scientific data management and analysis
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or above. No specific major required — any relevant background is welcome.
- Applicants without a CS-related degree may be required to take the GRE per university policy.
- Solid programming skills.
- Passion for research and strong motivation to learn independently.
How to Apply
Email pujiao+phd@uky.edu with the subject line:
PhD Application [Semester] [Year] [Your Name]
Please include:
- A brief personal statement (research experience, interests, and goals)
- Your CV/resume
- Academic transcripts (unofficial is fine)
- Any other relevant materials (e.g., TOEFL/GRE scores, publications)
About UTRGV
UTRGV is a rapidly growing public research university in South Texas and part of the University of Texas System. The College of Engineering and Computer Science has secured tens of millions of dollars in research funding and hosts multiple NSF- and NIH-funded research centers, as well as a U.S. Department of Transportation University Transportation Center. The faculty includes members of the National Academy of Engineering and Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors.
Recent recognitions include:
- 1st in Texas — Best University (Washington Monthly, 2023–2025)
- 1st in Best Social Mobility among Texas universities (Washington Monthly, 2023–2024)
- 1st in Best Performance of Pell Grant students among Texas universities (Washington Monthly, 2023–2024)
- Most Innovative School in the U.S. — along with UT Austin and Texas A&M (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
- 1st among Texas universities for lowest net price of attendance (Washington Monthly, 2023–2024)
The campus is within driving distance of several major Texas cities, including San Antonio and Houston.